Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 3 tablespoons butter, at room temperature 2 cups granulated sugar 2 large eggs, beaten 1 cup pecans, toasted and chopped (about 2 cups) Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking dish. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. In the same bowl, cream butter until light and fluffy. Add granulated sugar and eggs; mix until well blended. Stir in pecans. Pour batter into prepared dish. Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before serving warm.
Fluffy Pecan Pie Cupcakes Recipe
These pecan pie cupcakes are like two desserts smushed into one. Once you have made the vanilla cupcakes, you will make a delicious cinnamon frosting and then a decadent pecan pie filling.
They have a fluffy cupcake texture and are topped with a crunchy pecan pie filling. The combination of fluffy and crunchy make these the perfect Thanksgiving cupcake.
How to Make Pecan Pie Cupcakes from Scratch
Mix together the flour, the sugars, baking powder, and cinnamon. Whisk together vegetable oil, milk, eggs, and vanilla. Mix together the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Pour the batter into a prepared muffin tin and bake for 14-16 minutes. Make the pecan pie filling by adding the pecans, brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, and egg together. Cook until thickened. Make the cinnamon frosting by combining the softened butter, vanilla, cinnamon, and powdered sugar together. Pipe a donut shape on top of the cooled cupcakes. Add the pecan pie filling to the center of the frosting.
Not only do the flavor of the cupcakes, frosting a pecan pie filling go well together, but the different textures are also amazing. You get a tender cupcake, topped with a soft cinnamon buttercream paired with a crunchy pecan pie topping. It’s a delicious combination! Pecan pie stuffed cupcakes make a great addition to the Thanksgiving dessert table. They are also a delicious snack to enjoy any time during the fall months!
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If you are looking for Thanksgiving cupcakes ideas, you have got to try these Pecan Pie Cupcakes! They are full of fall flavors and easy to make. Everyone will rave about these Thanksgiving cupcakes! If you make this recipe be sure to leave us a comment or rating. Enjoy!
